Family Law Cases Before the Personal Status Court in Jeddah
Family matters in Saudi Arabia are governed by the Personal Status Law and heard by the Personal Status Court. They cover marriage, separation, maintenance, custody, guardianship, trusteeship, and inheritance. We represent clients in Jeddah in these cases, with focused experience in guardianship and trusteeship over a minor, marriage permits for non-Saudi spouses, proving a revocation of divorce, and notarizing whatever results.
Family cases need a lawyer who knows the procedure, protects privacy, and does not inflate expectations. We represent you before the Personal Status Court and explain from the first meeting what the law allows and what it does not.
- Representation before the Personal Status Court in Jeddah
- Guardianship and trusteeship over minors, and marriage permits
- Notarizing declarations and waivers before a licensed notary
How a Case Runs
- A brief description of the situation
- A confidential consultation
- Setting the route: a non-contentious application, notarization, or a claim
- Representation through to judgment or completed notarization
What We Handle
Four main areas in family matters.
Guardianship and Trusteeship
- Establishing guardianship over a minor
- Trusteeship over a minor’s assets
- Permission to deal with a minor’s property
Before the Personal Status Court
Marriage and Its Documentation
- Marriage permit for a non-Saudi spouse
- Proving a revocation of divorce
- Proving a marriage concluded outside the Kingdom
With notarization where required
Separation and Its Consequences
- Divorce, khul’, and annulment
- Maintenance
- Custody and visitation — with court representation
Before the Personal Status Court in Jeddah
Three Principles in Family Cases
We start with them at the first meeting and hold to them until the file closes.
Confidentiality first: no one sees your file but the lawyer handling it.
Realism second: we do not promise a judgment or give arbitrary timescales; we explain the procedural route and what the court requires in documents and witnesses.
Documentation third: many family matters end in an instrument that needs notarizing — a declaration, a waiver, an agreement — and we have a licensed notary to complete it.
We publish no client names, no case details, and no case numbers in any marketing material.
Ahmed Abdullah Al Ghamdi
Licensed Lawyer and Licensed Notary
Ahmed Abdullah Al Ghamdi handles family cases as a lawyer licensed by the Ministry of Justice. The family file also benefits from his being a licensed notary and holding a fellowship in dispute settlement.
Court Representation
Before the Personal Status Court in Jeddah, in claims and non-contentious applications.
Dispute Settlement
A fellowship in dispute settlement that helps in reconciling family parties.
How the Fee Is Set
The fee is set after reviewing the case file and defining the scope of work. After the first consultation we send you a written proposal setting out the scope, the fees, and the payment terms, and no work starts before the fee agreement is signed. Court and government fees, where they apply, are stated separately with their source.
Full Case Review and Written Legal Opinion
From SAR 900
A written assessment of your position before you instruct us.
What to Bring to the First Consultation
The more complete the documents, the faster we can set the right route.
Your ID and the other party’s ID if available, and the marriage contract or deed.
Any earlier judgments or decisions (custody, maintenance, guardianship) and the dates you received them.
For guardianship and trusteeship: the guardian’s death certificate or proof of absence, and details of the minor’s assets.
For a marriage permit: both parties’ IDs, the non-Saudi party’s residence permit, and employer details.
Any correspondence or written evidence relating to the application.
Not every family matter is a claim: many guardianship and evidentiary applications are filed as non-contentious applications rather than adversarial claims, and some matters are resolved by a notarized declaration between the parties. We always start by identifying the least costly and quickest route — an application through Najiz, notarization before our notary, or a claim before the Personal Status Court — and explain the difference before you choose.
Three Steps
01 — Get in Touch
With a brief description of the situation, without sensitive detail in the first message.
02 — A Consultation
It sets the route, the documents, and the body involved (the court, the Emirate, Najiz).
03 — Representation
Through to judgment or completed notarization.
Common Questions About Family Law Cases
Can a family law claim be filed electronically?
Yes. The claim is filed through the Najiz platform, hearings are scheduled, and they may be held remotely as the court directs. We prepare the claim, follow the hearings, and attend on your behalf under a notarized power of attorney.
What is the difference between guardianship and custody?
Custody concerns the child’s day-to-day care and residence, while guardianship concerns dealing with their legal affairs and property. The Personal Status Law sets out who holds it, in order. They may rest with the same person or with different people, and this is one of the things families most often ask us to explain.
Does a wife need consent to seek a divorce?
A wife may seek judicial divorce, khul’, or annulment before the court on the grounds and conditions set out in the Personal Status Law, and each route has its own effect on the dower and maintenance. We set out the route that suits your circumstances in the consultation.
Will the details of my case be published anywhere?
No. We do not publish client names, case details, or case numbers on the site or in any marketing material. That is a professional obligation before it is a marketing choice.
Get in Touch in Confidence
Whether your question concerns guardianship, trusteeship, a marriage permit, or proving a revocation of divorce, send us a brief description of your matter and we will arrange a confidential consultation.
Official References
Personal Status Law
Bureau of Experts / Ministry of Justice — Royal Decree No. (M/73) dated 6/8/1443H
Najiz — Power of Attorney Services
Ministry of Justice — registering, issuing, and managing powers of attorney